Day: January 7, 2025

Jan 07
Exclusive: Has Drag Race Down Under Sashayed Away for Good?

Inside sources tell YOUR EX magazine that there are currently no plans to begin filming a fifth season of Drag Race Down Under (DRDU). Traditionally, casting calls for the show start in November, with filming scheduled to begin in February. However, while those timelines were delayed this year, the fourth season—released exclusively on WOW Presents […]

Jan 07
U.S. Military Considers Correcting Decades of Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Veterans

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving towards granting honourable discharges to more than 30,000 gay and bisexual veterans who were barred from military service due to their sexual orientation, according to legal filings made public on Monday, January 6 2025. This change could grant these veterans access to critical benefits, including healthcare and educational […]

Jan 07
Clubgoers Fined for “Looking Too Gay” in Russian Raid

Seven individuals arrested during a nightclub raid in the Russian city of Tula were fined for “looking too gay,” marking yet another instance of enforcement under Russia’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” laws. The raid, conducted at the club Typography in February, involved security forces in military-style uniforms. Videos captured the chaotic scene, showing patrons being forced […]

Jan 07
LGBTQ+ Representation Takes the Stage: Baby Reindeer Wins Best Limited Series

Netflix’s hit drama Baby Reindeer achieved major success at the Golden Globes on Sunday (5 January), with creator Richard Gadd and co-star Jessica Gunning taking home awards. The series also won Best Limited TV Series, adding to its growing list of accolades. The dark comedy, inspired by Gadd’s real-life experiences, delves into the harrowing story […]

Jan 07
Hidden History: Isle of Wight’s Secret LGBTQ+ Community

For decades, the Isle of Wight harboured a secret LGBTQ+ community that remained largely unknown, shaped by social stigma and repression. Among its members was Robin Ford, a public figure who worked as a teacher, councillor, and mayor while also serving as a gatekeeper for the island’s underground LGBTQ+ network. Now 82, Robin recalls the […]

Jan 07
Meta Blames ‘Technical Error’ for Removal of LGBTQ+ Posts

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has admitted to mistakenly removing LGBTQ+ posts from its platforms, attributing the issue to a “technical error.” In November, several Facebook users, including LGBTQ+ community members and organisations, reported their non-offensive posts were removed without explanation. This included posts from New Zealand’s YOUR ex and […]